Burke`s Faith

January 02, 1989|By Rev. Aaron D. Fruh, Pastor, Lake Shore Assembly.

CHICAGO — In reading the article ``Council passes gay rights ordinance`` I was shocked to note Ald. Edward Burke`s explanation of why this ordinance passed. He stated: ``It is interesting during this holiday season to see the spirit of the Holy Ghost descend upon this body and enlighten so many.`` Obviously Mr. Burke has little knowledge of the Bible.

First of all, the Holy Ghost does not have a spirit. The Holy Ghost is the spirit. Second, and most important, why would a holy God descend upon a group of people and ``enlighten so many`` to vote for something which He clearly says is unholy and perverted?

Mr. Burke also stated: ``I did prove that an Irish Catholic could vote in favor of this and nothing too bad happens.`` As a Catholic, why is Mr. Burke promoting a homosexual ordinance that the archdiocese of Chicago clearly denounces? Either he has reached a place of theological authority where he is above scripture and the church or he has been enlightened by another spirit other than the holy one.